Some people here getting all bent out of shape over a joke, meanwhile both Goss's garage and Scotty Kilmer keep making money from us watching their content. Lighten up people, laugh a little... Is good for your health.
Solid wiper blade advice. In addition to what's been said, if your headlights are clouding and yellowing like the van in the video's, you will want to at least restore them, if not replace if they are that bad. No point in having great blades with poor headlight visibility.
I actually came back to this video to write the same thing. How would anyone driving that van be able to see where they're going with such cloudy headlights? Maryland Public Television needs to do a better job of maintaining their vehicles!
True - though lots of OEMs have the same wiper blade types, so its an informative video nonetheless. My Golf came with the beam-type blades on it already.
I tried a set of the beam-style wipers and found they didn't make good contact with the edges of the windshield after 6 months and would chatter sometimes, even with the glass treated with RainX as well as RainX additive in the washer bottle. I switched to a set of Bosch standard open-frame blades and they worked perfectly fine over the same amount of time.
Not all blades are created equal. #1, I ALWAYS get chatter when using rain-x products, so I don't. #2 Trico's premium are the best IMO and OEM on many makes. They invented the wiper and IMO, are one of the best.
I've noticed that if I use to much rain-x I get chatter. I stick with using the their cleaner with rain-x mix and do a single wipe down for best results.
Steve M is that what u call it? My Local Honda Dealership doesn’t screw me over. Heck the dude give me a discount on the brake rotors and serval other parts. And walmart sucks btw
@@SteveTK420 because the wipers for my car are curved. I've yet to find a universal wiper blade work as nice as the OEM blades, and they aren't even expensive? $10 each.
@@SteveTK420 I also buy most of my Honda stuff from the dealership. Even stuff like power steering fluid is at a reasonable price. Dealerships are stealerships when it comes to selling cars and selling maintenance, not really the other stuff.. well at least not the Honda dealerships I've dealt with
Beam style wipers are built with a flaw. The center part has the least contact with the glass and is prone to leave a smear of water. Installed a new windshield glass, replaced the wipers for the beam style, and had to return to replace them for a conventional tried and tested style wipers. It may be uglier but it does a better job.
I still have original wiper blade frames on my 2010 Honda van. I replace the rubber inserts (OEM) from the dealer every 12-18 months. It's been working well for me this way. Why change the whole thing when just changing the rubber is fine.
If you're paying 20-30 bucks for a blade, you're doing it wrong! You can find them online for a LOT less than that. I've bought them as low as 7 or 8 bucks on killer sales. I buy them when I see them and then store them until needed and try to stick to Trico which are OEM on a lot of brands AND the company that invented the wiper blade. Also, 9 times out of 10 the blades are fine and it's the glass that needs attention. Use ammonia free glass cleaner and a clay bar to remove glass contaminates and your wipers will work like new in a lot of occasions. A Mr Clean Magic Eraser with glass cleaner will work as well. Scrub it well! All that being said, if you don't live in a cold climate with snow and ice, you won't appreciate the frameless blades as much. The articulated metals ones fill with ice and snow and have you sticking your arm out as you drive to flick the blade so the snow and ice falls out.
@Chris Jacobs BULL!!! "Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) have been turning to TRICO® Wiper Products for nearly a century. Over the years TRICO has gained the experience to design, develop and manufacture windshield washer and windshield wiper systems to meet the stringent requirements of most OEMs. In most cases, TRICO takes full ownership in launching a windshield wiper system by taking system integration responsibility and working with other sub-system suppliers."
When I'm in need of a replacement blade I just walk down to the dealership at 3 in the morning pull up Donald Trump mask over my face and swipe some blades.
I used to work in the parts department at a local car dealership as well as an auto parts store. I’ve used the best and worst of many brands on my personal car. I find that Bosch makes the best products (for me) and I’ve tried them all. Now I drive a tractor trailer over the road and I put in 3,000 miles a week, driving through snow, salt, salt, salt, sleet, freezing rain, salt, hail, rain and occasional graupel. Have the cheap Ancos put on at the company terminals and they either wear out within a month or so or fly off going down the highway.
Eric Fortune Jr. I love it. Salt salt salt salt. Ha ha ha ha. You are so right. Trucker family here and I so appreciate this post. Be safe out on the road and watch for those idiot drivers. Keep on truckin
If you live where you get snow, use the hybrid blades or an actual winter blade. Do NOT use the beam style. Snow builds up between the windshield and the massive shoulders of the beam and forces the wiper away from the windshield, creating streaking or no contact at all. They are also overly aggressive when it comes to how much they arch, which actually reduces pressure on the windshield because the wiper arm spring isn’t strong enough to maintain pressure. Ask me how I know lol
I've run many various wiper blades over the years. I even will purchase one of one kind and another of a different brand and see which lasts longer. Those old school ugly metal frames ones always outlast the beam style ones when I have them side by side. I'm not convinced on the newer style yet.
After buying expensive bosch brand blades and having them only last 1 year, I switched to wallmarts cheapest 5 dollar blades and I'm very happy with my purchase.
I have always heard wiper blades should be replaced twice a year. So if you are getting a year out of one pair then you are doing good. My Bosch blades will need replacing soon. Getting some streaking now even after cleaning them off.
I’ve tried all the common wiper blades and have had the best experience with Bosch wiper blades. Their higher end cost is worth it for me as they last a lot longer then anything else I’ve tried, and they don’t cost more than other “higher end” blades.
the beam type is most expensive but are not for all weather conditions. They did better than any other type in snow and very cold weather, but when it comes to light rain or summer driving, they are the worst as they tend to squeak a lot and the friction is just too much. I had to switch back to regular economy blades after just one month.
for me, just clean the wiper blade every two months and replace with oem inserts every two to three years. And as a poster said below, clean your windshield. The problem with replacing the whole wiper arm with after market ones is that the cheap ones are plastic and they crack after a couple of years under the northeast weather (the oems are metal). The metal ones are well , expensive.
last time i bought wiper blades i bought a 17 dollar rain-x and the 5.99 cheapest one they had (anco maybe?) and they were identical in look and shape...put them on at the same time and here it two years later, the rain-x is cooked and the cheap one is fine...neither are silicone
The Ford dealer puts those stupid beam blades on our trucks and vans when they service them. They don't contact the windshield properly and I usually have to throw them in the trash and put normal ones back on.
Back in the mid-1980s I bought a pair of Bosch silicone wiper blades. They sucked. I went back to ANCO Aerovantage and have never looked back. My 2017 Toyota Corolla SE with a 6 speed manual transmission has a 16" on the right and a 26" on the left. Sigh. I miss the days when a pair of 18" blades would cover the windshield. At 2:12 the beam wiper blade is not contacting the lower corner of the windshield. So much for better contact of that style blade.
Want to bake your wipers last longer? Treat your windshield with some type of automotive "quick-detailer" or "spray-wax". Makes the water bead and allows your wiper blades to glide with less friction allowing the rubber of the blade to last longer. I used Rain-X for years, but found the spray wax to work even better.
My family and I have gone through many and OEM seems to work best on the different vehicles we’ve tried. The OE Mercedes Wipers on our E350 (2006) lasted about 3 years before chattering uncontrollably. We replaced them with a cheap set of RainX wipers and while they don’t chatter, they look odd and move quite a bit (loose.) The OE wipers on my 07 S550 lasted for two years that I had it (no clue how long they were on before) until I replaced them with a set of OE purchased online. My local dealer wanted $120 for a set of wipers. Absolutely insane. I got mine for about $40 or so on FCPEuro and they are perfect (blade style) and leave zero streaks. Added with rainx or a good wax the water just beads off the windshield anyways. The Ford blade style wipers on my mom’s 2014 Escape are garbage and streak pretty bad. The rear wiper has totally disintegrated with only 11k miles of use.
The rain x blades are great. The latitude blades are too springy for the near flat windshield of my Prius and create drag. The hybrid blades work completely silent.
The latested one rainx silicone I don't see any difference from any other wiper. Only thing I do notice is when the windows dry and it turned it on and leaves a nice squeaking sound when there's no water on the window
My 2007 Odyssey is better off with conventional wiper blades, because the wiper arm has a holder for the driver's side to prevent the blade from moving out of place when wiping. Both front wiper arms cover the half of the wiper blades, and the hybrid wiper blades would be too big for my windshield and wiper arms. If your older Honda or Acura has this type of wiper arm with wiper holder, stick to conventional wiper blades.
Frameless blades are an interesting concept, but there’s no sense in “upgrading” to wiper blades that cost up to $30 EACH when you could get a set of factory, OEM blades with replaceable rubber inserts. Honda still makes them for my 21-year-old car and the inserts cost about $3 each.
Got the Bosch beam blades for the wife's van in 2013 and they still work. We have either Bosch's or RainX beams on our other cars. I'd never go back to open framed blades they were awful. I just get them at Walmart.
I have a 1987 sunbird turbo with original wiper blades. I'm trying to change them but even the guy at AutoZone didn't have a clue on how to change them.
Be cautious when using Rain X washer fluid or window cleaner with certain blades, especially those with the graphite coating. It'll take that off real quick. Those Silicone Advantage blades don't like Rain X all that much either I've found out which is a bit ironic.
Replace the squeegee in a metal framed blade for buck or two. Over $20 for a new beam blade. They seemed like a good idea when they first came out. Experience has proven otherwise.
I disagree. I have them on all my vehicles and they're awesome. Especially in the winter months when snow and ice get inside the metal articulated frames.
Can't do that these days. I did that for many, many years every spring when I took off the winter blades. A pair of ANCO Aerovantage frames lasted for years. ANCO stopped making refills a long time ago because they were losing gobs of money selling a pair of $3 refills instead of a set of new wipers.
@@TheRealSmithFamily They make winter framed blades. It's a traditional framed wiper with a rubber cover. My F150 has the new style blades and the wind pushes them away from the glass so they studder. Garbage design. It'll get the old style when they need replaced. The framed ones simply hold to the glass better.
dchawk81 I’ve had them! I’ve also had the newer style blades on my former ‘98 F150 without an issue and my 2009 G8, 2013 RAM, 2017 Durango, and 2019 Edge have had them with zero issues. Perhaps your arm springs are weak.
I normally use conventional blades and have been fine for years I accidentally purchased a beam blade and it’s worse than my worn out conventional blades. Leaves streaks all over the screen doesn’t wipe properly at all. Any ideas why this could be?
Good article but many of the generic retrofit aero (frameless) blades fail to follow the curves or exert even pressure across the screen. If framed blades are original equipment generally it’s best to stick with those. If when new your car has aero or framed option you can change from framed to aero with good performance by swapping both blades and arms for the OE fit alternative. The very best wiper design I know of are those appearing on many Mercedes and the G20 3 series for example. They incorporate the washer jets into the blade. When you operate the washers the wipers immediately wipe the splodge of window wash that would otherwise obscure vision for a time
After discovering how effective Rain-X IS on the windshield, I'll gladly take 5 minutes to clean and apply the product when it's allowing me to see so well in inclement weather. This year, I'm planning on trying Nu-Finish and applying that twice a year with routine maintenance washes...
i will not use rainx. also i hear beam wipers don't last as long. i have simoniz core flex wiper blades i got from ollies for $4.99 and $5.99 and they seem alright right now. i am thinking of getting the michelin stealth xt hybrid one next time.
Go to the dealership for your car and ask for a set of wipers for your car. They’re very often surprisingly cheap and definitely the best ones you can get for your car. Wipers are one of the very few things I think are great to get at the stealership!
If you want your wipers to last, don't be using them at high speed when it's barely raining at all. I've seen customers destroy brand new wiper blades just because they keep using them on a dry windshield.
Beem type won't make proper contact to windshield at both ends or edges any solution? It's very prominent in non drivers side.. I'm using 20 and 16 inch
Cant fuck with the rain x blades anymore just got bosch snow drivers a few weeks back and there great there on sale for 11$ a set on rock auto right now
Tried the "Beam" type blades on my 2004 Honda Pilot and above 40MPH, they lift off the windshield on the left side of the drivers field of view, allowing a area of un-wiped windshield. This is not ideal in south Florida where we tend to get many rain showers. I had to switch back to conventional wiper blades.
It could be because your wiper arm is bent out of shape. I have this problem on my Volvo 850 1997. The arm itself is bent out of shape in such a way that the wiper blade is barely making contact with the windshield. There is almost no pressure in the windshield by the arm.
Ford finally got their OEM act together and put out some motorcraft beam-style wiper blades actually fit under the hoods of older cars. Dirt cheap and work wonders for old Fords
Thanks Pat, good basics: certainly require some working with and cleaning properly..... Interestingly, inside of windshelield is very important... I Actually have had to experiment with a couple of Brands, fittings, and styles to,get best ( though OEM DID BEST ON TWO OF MY VehiclesOVER THE YEARS( both DODGES using Dealer “Blade”stock)......
This is soo ironic i live in nj and Friday night into the middle of the morning i was hit with snow, I work overnight so i had to drive home in the snow i get home and i lift the windshield wipers off the glass I’m not sure if I’m supposed to do it really but i was told it keeps the blades from icing or something but i lift the left driver side blade up and it came apart i was able to clip it back on but i was thinking of replacing my windshield wiper blades but i was thinking which one to get and what’s worth the money then i come on to youtube and this shows up on home page 😂😂😂😂😂
The Rain-x beam wipers are cheap copies of the NAPA pro-former blades which are cheaper and much better wipers than Rain-x. I hate parts houses but I will say napa has some of the best blades on the market.
I'm surprised at the response I get for "upsell" on oem blades. Most will do it! Now for worn out tires, brakes, and headlight resto, that's another story. They're only important safety items.
Bosch > Rainex. I've used Rainex for over 4 years and their performance drops off after about 6-8 months. Plus they tend to squeek and make noise even when it's raining heavily.
@@richterman3962 Wind will take care of that as long as you go faster than about 60 to 80 km/h (which is about 37 to 50 mph), depending on the used product of course. The faster you go, the better it works. I will only use my wipers when I can't go faster than that, or for a quick splash of windscreen wiper fluid to clean the windscreen. But even without going fast you won't use your wipers that much because the water will form small beads, you can actually look right through them. You will always see a distinct difference between a sealed and a non-sealed windscreen.
The problem is certain cars have proprietary wiper blade that you can only get from the dealer. I've been wanting to upgrade to RainX silicon blades for a long time but my only option is to replace with the same OEM blade inserts from the dealer.
With my 13 highlander, the beam blade designs are a hit and miss. Some brands of beam blades won't make contact with the entire windshield. So I stick with the conventional blade style.
Yeah no. The beam blades suck ass and never actually contact the windshield properly. The work for the first month but after that the spring force quickly wears out and causes extreme chattering.
When this man starts talking about pathetic looking wiper blades and says that sometimes “you’re left with a black spaghetti noodle flopping against your windshield “ LOL!! 😂 reminds me of my 1st car!! 😄 I clearly didn’t see the value of an intact wiper blade :/
Rev up your engines...my bad wrong channel 🤣.
@I Am Sekou
He's got a point. That Scotty Kilmer took too much acid in the 70's and the effects are just taking their toll now.
Haha!
Some people here getting all bent out of shape over a joke, meanwhile both Goss's garage and Scotty Kilmer keep making money from us watching their content. Lighten up people, laugh a little... Is good for your health.
Don't you mean rev up ur wiper blades
REV UP YOUR VANS!
Solid wiper blade advice.
In addition to what's been said, if your headlights are clouding and yellowing like the van in the video's, you will want to at least restore them, if not replace if they are that bad. No point in having great blades with poor headlight visibility.
emphasis20 looks like it's been dumped somewhere for a while there's moss on it too.
I actually came back to this video to write the same thing. How would anyone driving that van be able to see where they're going with such cloudy headlights? Maryland Public Television needs to do a better job of maintaining their vehicles!
HA HA HA I thought I was the only one that noticed the headlights.
Also change the bulbs once a year for best performance and brightness. Headlights dim over time.
If you can't see well you can't drive well coming from the guy with yellow headlights 🤭😂🤣
AND a filthy truck all around !! Whats up with that ?????????????
Look at that green growth all down the hood of the car! LOL You know they don't give 2 shits about some silly wiper blades;)
Haha funny to see you here
Exactly replace wipers but headlights fogged over 😂
This was a 3 minute and 38 second commercial for Rain X windshield wipers.
Now, use real RAIN X SPRAY, and (almost) never have to use wipers again! (CZcams it!)
@I Am Sekou WTF? What kind of sorry ass reply comment is this son?
@I Am Sekou huh
True - though lots of OEMs have the same wiper blade types, so its an informative video nonetheless.
My Golf came with the beam-type blades on it already.
Time to upgrade your headlight. That van need some TLC. New wiper blade should be least of your worries.
It's a work van you dweeb.
@@alexcintas8792 What does it have to do with cleaning the headlight mutt.. you still drive at night numbnuts.
I tried a set of the beam-style wipers and found they didn't make good contact with the edges of the windshield after 6 months and would chatter sometimes, even with the glass treated with RainX as well as RainX additive in the washer bottle. I switched to a set of Bosch standard open-frame blades and they worked perfectly fine over the same amount of time.
Not all blades are created equal. #1, I ALWAYS get chatter when using rain-x products, so I don't. #2 Trico's premium are the best IMO and OEM on many makes. They invented the wiper and IMO, are one of the best.
Might help to polish the windshield periodically 😉
@@dbrxsdgo Absolutely! That's just above some people's level. 😉
I've noticed that if I use to much rain-x I get chatter. I stick with using the their cleaner with rain-x mix and do a single wipe down for best results.
@@TheRealSmithFamily i just bought some trico force beam blades and they work so well
I say just go OEM for wiper blades. For my 02 Jetta the wipers were $13 each at the dealership and they work better than any other wipers I’ve tried
jensen chase same my 03 Accord EXV6 coupe wiper blades are under $20.
Why are you buying wiper blades at the stealership? OEM blades? Just go to the local auto parts store or Walmart.
Steve M is that what u call it? My Local Honda Dealership doesn’t screw me over. Heck the dude give me a discount on the brake rotors and serval other parts. And walmart sucks btw
@@SteveTK420 because the wipers for my car are curved. I've yet to find a universal wiper blade work as nice as the OEM blades, and they aren't even expensive? $10 each.
@@SteveTK420 I also buy most of my Honda stuff from the dealership. Even stuff like power steering fluid is at a reasonable price.
Dealerships are stealerships when it comes to selling cars and selling maintenance, not really the other stuff.. well at least not the Honda dealerships I've dealt with
Do they have built in Bluetooth?
At almost $50.00 a pair they should!
No but they have a usb charger!😀
Actually teeth would lead to non-uniform contact.
Beam style wipers are built with a flaw. The center part has the least contact with the glass and is prone to leave a smear of water. Installed a new windshield glass, replaced the wipers for the beam style, and had to return to replace them for a conventional tried and tested style wipers. It may be uglier but it does a better job.
I still have original wiper blade frames on my 2010 Honda van. I replace the rubber inserts (OEM) from the dealer every 12-18 months. It's been working well for me this way. Why change the whole thing when just changing the rubber is fine.
If you're paying 20-30 bucks for a blade, you're doing it wrong! You can find them online for a LOT less than that. I've bought them as low as 7 or 8 bucks on killer sales. I buy them when I see them and then store them until needed and try to stick to Trico which are OEM on a lot of brands AND the company that invented the wiper blade.
Also, 9 times out of 10 the blades are fine and it's the glass that needs attention. Use ammonia free glass cleaner and a clay bar to remove glass contaminates and your wipers will work like new in a lot of occasions. A Mr Clean Magic Eraser with glass cleaner will work as well. Scrub it well! All that being said, if you don't live in a cold climate with snow and ice, you won't appreciate the frameless blades as much. The articulated metals ones fill with ice and snow and have you sticking your arm out as you drive to flick the blade so the snow and ice falls out.
@Chris Jacobs BULL!!! "Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) have been turning to TRICO® Wiper Products for nearly a century. Over the years TRICO has gained the experience to design, develop and manufacture windshield washer and windshield wiper systems to meet the stringent requirements of most OEMs. In most cases, TRICO takes full ownership in launching a windshield wiper system by taking system integration responsibility and working with other sub-system suppliers."
I don’t know why I read this with Goss’ voice.
When I'm in need of a replacement blade I just walk down to the dealership at 3 in the morning pull up Donald Trump mask over my face and swipe some blades.
Riiight like people dont get that maintenance is key!!
I've had very good luck with Trico. They are usually the cheapest and last longer than blades that cost twice as much.
Don't buy wiper blades at Advance Auto, O'Rielly's, etc They gig you on the price. OEM blades from the Toyota dealer were like $12 each.
Or just go to Walmart. Traditional framed wiper blades are like $5/each or you can get the premium Bosch/Michelin/Rain X blades for around $15 each.
Had my blades swapped by my Honda dealer for like 20-25 when I got my oil change
I used to work in the parts department at a local car dealership as well as an auto parts store. I’ve used the best and worst of many brands on my personal car. I find that Bosch makes the best products (for me) and I’ve tried them all. Now I drive a tractor trailer over the road and I put in 3,000 miles a week, driving through snow, salt, salt, salt, sleet, freezing rain, salt, hail, rain and occasional graupel. Have the cheap Ancos put on at the company terminals and they either wear out within a month or so or fly off going down the highway.
Eric Fortune Jr. I love it. Salt salt salt salt. Ha ha ha ha. You are so right. Trucker family here and I so appreciate this post. Be safe out on the road and watch for those idiot drivers. Keep on truckin
I use them as well I live on Vancouver Island and we get 6 months of constant rain in the winter they work better than any other brand I have tried
If you live where you get snow, use the hybrid blades or an actual winter blade. Do NOT use the beam style. Snow builds up between the windshield and the massive shoulders of the beam and forces the wiper away from the windshield, creating streaking or no contact at all. They are also overly aggressive when it comes to how much they arch, which actually reduces pressure on the windshield because the wiper arm spring isn’t strong enough to maintain pressure. Ask me how I know lol
Trico ice are my favorite winter blade.
@@TheCowboy4000 That’s what I just threw on my Jeep for winter lol.
I've run many various wiper blades over the years. I even will purchase one of one kind and another of a different brand and see which lasts longer. Those old school ugly metal frames ones always outlast the beam style ones when I have them side by side. I'm not convinced on the newer style yet.
I bought strips of silicone wiper blades on e Bay. About 24" long and you cut to fit. They fit in your existing track. About a buck each. Work great.
After buying expensive bosch brand blades and having them only last 1 year, I switched to wallmarts cheapest 5 dollar blades and I'm very happy with my purchase.
I have always heard wiper blades should be replaced twice a year. So if you are getting a year out of one pair then you are doing good. My Bosch blades will need replacing soon. Getting some streaking now even after cleaning them off.
I’ve tried all the common wiper blades and have had the best experience with Bosch wiper blades. Their higher end cost is worth it for me as they last a lot longer then anything else I’ve tried, and they don’t cost more than other “higher end” blades.
the beam type is most expensive but are not for all weather conditions. They did better than any other type in snow and very cold weather, but when it comes to light rain or summer driving, they are the worst as they tend to squeak a lot and the friction is just too much. I had to switch back to regular economy blades after just one month.
for me, just clean the wiper blade every two months and replace with oem inserts every two to three years. And as a poster said below, clean your windshield. The problem with replacing the whole wiper arm with after market ones is that the cheap ones are plastic and they crack after a couple of years under the northeast weather (the oems are metal). The metal ones are well , expensive.
Toyota has the best stock wipers I've ever dealt with. They're thicker material, great quality
last time i bought wiper blades i bought a 17 dollar rain-x and the 5.99 cheapest one they had (anco maybe?) and they were identical in look and shape...put them on at the same time and here it two years later, the rain-x is cooked and the cheap one is fine...neither are silicone
The Ford dealer puts those stupid beam blades on our trucks and vans when they service them. They don't contact the windshield properly and I usually have to throw them in the trash and put normal ones back on.
Back in the mid-1980s I bought a pair of Bosch silicone wiper blades. They sucked. I went back to ANCO Aerovantage and have never looked back.
My 2017 Toyota Corolla SE with a 6 speed manual transmission has a 16" on the right and a 26" on the left.
Sigh. I miss the days when a pair of 18" blades would cover the windshield.
At 2:12 the beam wiper blade is not contacting the lower corner of the windshield. So much for better contact of that style blade.
Want to bake your wipers last longer? Treat your windshield with some type of automotive "quick-detailer" or "spray-wax". Makes the water bead and allows your wiper blades to glide with less friction allowing the rubber of the blade to last longer. I used Rain-X for years, but found the spray wax to work even better.
I learned PIAA silicone blades are the best
^This guy wipers.
My god that white van is basically a Merc Sprinter with a weird grill
Yep, Daimler owns Freightliner
Dodge Sprinter, Mercedes Sprinter, Freightliner Sprinter.
imo the best blades are the hybrid (Denso for example) type, they look good and are low profile.
unknown. They are the original $3 blades hidden under a useless plastic cover and bulky modern beam clip. $3 becomes $18.
My family and I have gone through many and OEM seems to work best on the different vehicles we’ve tried. The OE Mercedes Wipers on our E350 (2006) lasted about 3 years before chattering uncontrollably. We replaced them with a cheap set of RainX wipers and while they don’t chatter, they look odd and move quite a bit (loose.) The OE wipers on my 07 S550 lasted for two years that I had it (no clue how long they were on before) until I replaced them with a set of OE purchased online. My local dealer wanted $120 for a set of wipers. Absolutely insane. I got mine for about $40 or so on FCPEuro and they are perfect (blade style) and leave zero streaks. Added with rainx or a good wax the water just beads off the windshield anyways. The Ford blade style wipers on my mom’s 2014 Escape are garbage and streak pretty bad. The rear wiper has totally disintegrated with only 11k miles of use.
The rain x blades are great. The latitude blades are too springy for the near flat windshield of my Prius and create drag. The hybrid blades work completely silent.
The latested one rainx silicone I don't see any difference from any other wiper. Only thing I do notice is when the windows dry and it turned it on and leaves a nice squeaking sound when there's no water on the window
Miss you Pat Goss!
Cant see well ? Maybe clear off the oxidation on the headlights
Crisp clear looking headlights make any car look much much cleaner.. safety too of course
Pats gut wont allow him to zip up that jacket
My 2007 Odyssey is better off with conventional wiper blades, because the wiper arm has a holder for the driver's side to prevent the blade from moving out of place when wiping. Both front wiper arms cover the half of the wiper blades, and the hybrid wiper blades would be too big for my windshield and wiper arms. If your older Honda or Acura has this type of wiper arm with wiper holder, stick to conventional wiper blades.
Frameless blades are an interesting concept, but there’s no sense in “upgrading” to wiper blades that cost up to $30 EACH when you could get a set of factory, OEM blades with replaceable rubber inserts. Honda still makes them for my 21-year-old car and the inserts cost about $3 each.
z - You askin me out or summthin?
Drive DB7 yeah and made in Japan too
Got the Bosch beam blades for the wife's van in 2013 and they still work. We have either Bosch's or RainX beams on our other cars. I'd never go back to open framed blades they were awful. I just get them at Walmart.
I have a 1987 sunbird turbo with original wiper blades. I'm trying to change them but even the guy at AutoZone didn't have a clue on how to change them.
Be cautious when using Rain X washer fluid or window cleaner with certain blades, especially those with the graphite coating. It'll take that off real quick. Those Silicone Advantage blades don't like Rain X all that much either I've found out which is a bit ironic.
Replace the squeegee in a metal framed blade for buck or two. Over $20 for a new beam blade. They seemed like a good idea when they first came out. Experience has proven otherwise.
I disagree. I have them on all my vehicles and they're awesome. Especially in the winter months when snow and ice get inside the metal articulated frames.
Can't do that these days. I did that for many, many years every spring when I took off the winter blades. A pair of ANCO Aerovantage frames lasted for years. ANCO stopped making refills a long time ago because they were losing gobs of money selling a pair of $3 refills instead of a set of new wipers.
@@TheRealSmithFamily They make winter framed blades. It's a traditional framed wiper with a rubber cover.
My F150 has the new style blades and the wind pushes them away from the glass so they studder. Garbage design. It'll get the old style when they need replaced.
The framed ones simply hold to the glass better.
dchawk81 I’ve had them! I’ve also had the newer style blades on my former ‘98 F150 without an issue and my 2009 G8, 2013 RAM, 2017 Durango, and 2019 Edge have had them with zero issues. Perhaps your arm springs are weak.
@@TheRealSmithFamily It's a 2015. The springs aren't weak.
Just use aquapel or rain x. I’d argue that makes a much bigger difference than the quality of the blade.
So I can just get any wiper blade as long it’s the same size and the same j hook?
I normally use conventional blades and have been fine for years I accidentally purchased a beam blade and it’s worse than my worn out conventional blades. Leaves streaks all over the screen doesn’t wipe properly at all. Any ideas why this could be?
Good article but many of the generic retrofit aero (frameless) blades fail to follow the curves or exert even pressure across the screen. If framed blades are original equipment generally it’s best to stick with those. If when new your car has aero or framed option you can change from framed to aero with good performance by swapping both blades and arms for the OE fit alternative. The very best wiper design I know of are those appearing on many Mercedes and the G20 3 series for example. They incorporate the washer jets into the blade. When you operate the washers the wipers immediately wipe the splodge of window wash that would otherwise obscure vision for a time
After discovering how effective Rain-X IS on the windshield, I'll gladly take 5 minutes to clean and apply the product when it's allowing me to see so well in inclement weather. This year, I'm planning on trying Nu-Finish and applying that twice a year with routine maintenance washes...
I have always enjoyed the Looks of the hybrid wipers compared to the standard or beam style
i will not use rainx. also i hear beam wipers don't last as long. i have simoniz core flex wiper blades i got from ollies for $4.99 and $5.99 and they seem alright right now. i am thinking of getting the michelin stealth xt hybrid one next time.
My challenger doesn’t like beam blades, it shimmy’s , latest winter blades just skip …looks like I’m going to have to go hybrid for winter
this video is very helpful, thank you.
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Dont spend it on rain ex wiper blades. They suck.
@@bassrutten9838 they work great for me and there quiet and now my wipers don't smear
Thanks Pat. You’re a life saver. 👍
Go to the dealership for your car and ask for a set of wipers for your car. They’re very often surprisingly cheap and definitely the best ones you can get for your car. Wipers are one of the very few things I think are great to get at the stealership!
Whom the hell dislikes this kind of video? Why? It's crazy they exist among us out there in the world.
Hadn't noticed Rain-X was offering a Silicone version of their wiper blades. Sounds tempting...
Wow I thought all those first Sprinters had rusted out.
If you want your wipers to last, don't be using them at high speed when it's barely raining at all. I've seen customers destroy brand new wiper blades just because they keep using them on a dry windshield.
I found this helpful. I just wanted to know the difference in blades styles Not the different brands... Thanks for the explanation!
Beem type won't make proper contact to windshield at both ends or edges any solution? It's very prominent in non drivers side.. I'm using 20 and 16 inch
If I change it to 21 and 15 inch will it solve it?
2:59
That's what she said after the blackedcom casting
Cant fuck with the rain x blades anymore just got bosch snow drivers a few weeks back and there great there on sale for 11$ a set on rock auto right now
Being in the age of youtube, Netflix, and Social media. It's nice to see scripted stuff like this, reminds me of being a kid
Tried the "Beam" type blades on my 2004 Honda Pilot and above 40MPH, they lift off the windshield on the left side of the drivers field of view, allowing a area of un-wiped windshield. This is not ideal in south Florida where we tend to get many rain showers. I had to switch back to conventional wiper blades.
It could be because your wiper arm is bent out of shape. I have this problem on my Volvo 850 1997. The arm itself is bent out of shape in such a way that the wiper blade is barely making contact with the windshield. There is almost no pressure in the windshield by the arm.
Thanks Pat!
Ford finally got their OEM act together and put out some motorcraft beam-style wiper blades actually fit under the hoods of older cars. Dirt cheap and work wonders for old Fords
Thanks Pat, good basics: certainly require some working with and cleaning properly..... Interestingly, inside of windshelield is very important... I Actually have had to experiment with a couple of Brands, fittings, and styles to,get best ( though OEM DID BEST ON TWO OF MY VehiclesOVER THE YEARS( both DODGES using Dealer “Blade”stock)......
A hard seed from a tree got caught in my wiper. Now the windshield has a permanent scratch. Don't assume stuff will come off when you turn them on.
Excellent
AliExpress carries the beam type. I got my blades for 8 dollars shipped.
Ive got a question! That white van is an a 2004 Mercedes sprinter or an a 2004 Mercedes sprinter rip off??
I bought Bosh wiper blades and 7 months later they chatter or leave streaks
1:01 “well the wiping (hesitates) uh edge can peel away” although yes he is correct guys tho more expensive silicone wiper blades are the best.
This is soo ironic i live in nj and Friday night into the middle of the morning i was hit with snow, I work overnight so i had to drive home in the snow i get home and i lift the windshield wipers off the glass I’m not sure if I’m supposed to do it really but i was told it keeps the blades from icing or something but i lift the left driver side blade up and it came apart i was able to clip it back on but i was thinking of replacing my windshield wiper blades but i was thinking which one to get and what’s worth the money then i come on to youtube and this shows up on home page 😂😂😂😂😂
The Rain-x beam wipers are cheap copies of the NAPA pro-former blades which are cheaper and much better wipers than Rain-x. I hate parts houses but I will say napa has some of the best blades on the market.
redirect the water drained by car air conditioner to the carborator and the wiper
Pat Goss is just as much a legend as John David
John Davis
@@242HP sry Davis. Thanks
Michelin Stealth, TYVM.
I'm surprised at the response I get for "upsell" on oem blades. Most will do it! Now for worn out tires, brakes, and headlight resto, that's another story. They're only important safety items.
Is Goss's Garage still around?
I loved your video. You explained the types of blades clearly, your presentation was perfect. Thank you so much
Bosch > Rainex. I've used Rainex for over 4 years and their performance drops off after about 6-8 months. Plus they tend to squeek and make noise even when it's raining heavily.
Or just put rain x water repellant on your windshield, don't need wipers at all.
You know what, rain x wiper Blade is Made in Indonesia, but not for sale in indonesia
I like the beam blades. Just get a good deal on them. They are pricey.
Acrosst?
clean and mousturize that little strip of rubber atleast once every season with silicone spray
It would be modern if you sealed your windshield. Seal once every half a year (10 minutes of work), never worry about wiper blades again.
Then how do u get water off of it dude?
@@richterman3962 Wind will take care of that as long as you go faster than about 60 to 80 km/h (which is about 37 to 50 mph), depending on the used product of course. The faster you go, the better it works. I will only use my wipers when I can't go faster than that, or for a quick splash of windscreen wiper fluid to clean the windscreen. But even without going fast you won't use your wipers that much because the water will form small beads, you can actually look right through them. You will always see a distinct difference between a sealed and a non-sealed windscreen.
The problem is certain cars have proprietary wiper blade that you can only get from the dealer. I've been wanting to upgrade to RainX silicon blades for a long time but my only option is to replace with the same OEM blade inserts from the dealer.
Silicone wipers are the best
Why did I watch this ? I don't even have a car
Thank you Pat Goss, love my rain-x blades!
I think that van doesnt need wiper blades it needs a wash job.
Someone help those guys with headlights. Those are worst than wiper blades
And beam type is plastic junk in my experience...
Rain X is best. (Repellent)
No thanks, i'll stick with the conventional style ones..
With my 13 highlander, the beam blade designs are a hit and miss. Some brands of beam blades won't make contact with the entire windshield. So I stick with the conventional blade style.
Yeah no. The beam blades suck ass and never actually contact the windshield properly. The work for the first month but after that the spring force quickly wears out and causes extreme chattering.
At $50.00 a pair!?
When this man starts talking about pathetic looking wiper blades and says that sometimes “you’re left with a black spaghetti noodle flopping against your windshield “ LOL!! 😂 reminds me of my 1st car!! 😄 I clearly didn’t see the value of an intact wiper blade :/